The city requires that dogs that are not on their own property be on a 6-foot or shorter leash, held by a person who can completely control the dog at all times The only exception are dogs in Gulf Shores Dog Park. Violation of this law is punishable by fine. All other animals may not be allowed to roam off your property.

The owner of any animal in the city, who allows the same to be a nuisance by barking, or making a loud or raucous noise, biting, frightening, threatening, or intimidating any person, or creating offensive odors or unsanitary conditions shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. The police shall take action against any person charged with violation of this section by any party so annoyed.

Laws protect animals against abuse, cruelty, and neglect. These crimes are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. To report suspected cases for investigation, please contact Gulf Shores Police at 251-968-2431. If you need an animal control officer to respond to an urgent situation in which an animal’s life is in immediate danger, please call 251-968-2431.